1975 Seat 124 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Seat 124 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Seat | Trabant |
Model | 124 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2030 mm |