1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 42 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1104 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 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX 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 | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Trabant | Infiniti |
| Model | P 601 | FX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 90 L |
