1968 Trabant P 601 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 43 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Trabant | Mitsubishi |
| Model | P 601 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 55 L |
