1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 715 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.
Because 1973 Peugeot 504 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 1973 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Trabant |
| Model | 504 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |
