1981 Audi 100 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1981 Audi 100 is newer by 16 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 100 weights approximately 495 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | 100 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2030 mm |
