1972 AMC Matador vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 AMC Matador 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 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | AMC | Trabant |
| Model | Matador | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 24 L |
