1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 969 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 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Caprice | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |
