1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 19 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi Coupe weights approximately 415 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, 1984 Audi Coupe (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Coupe | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | Coupe | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 24 L |
