1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 21 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 807 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.
Because 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1964 Trabant P 601 has manual transmission. 1964 Trabant P 601 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Trabant |
Model | 260 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 24 L |