1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 355 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | Junior | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |
