1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 875 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.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 601 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 55 L |
