1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Taft (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Trabant |
| Model | Taft | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
