1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 1970 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1970 Triumph 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 2000 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 655 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, 1970 Triumph 2000 (207 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 2000 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 | 1970 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Trabant | Triumph |
| Model | P 601 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
