1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 1964 Volvo 220
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 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 220 would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 220 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Volvo 220 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Trabant P 601 | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 601 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 45 L |
