1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2002 Volvo V70 is newer by 34 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo V70 weights approximately 1077 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.
Because 2002 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Volvo V70 (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 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 | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 601 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 66 L |
