1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1965 Trabant P 601

To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 695 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 Plymouth Valiant 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 Plymouth Valiant. 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 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Plymouth Valiant 1965 Trabant P 601
Make Plymouth Trabant
Model Valiant P 601
Year Released 1972 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3678 cc 595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 23 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 53 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 104.6 mm 73 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 7.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 615 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3560 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 24 L


 

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