1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 595 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Trabant P 601 (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Trabant P 601 (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Trabant P 601 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | P 601 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 24 L |
