1987 BMW 750 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 BMW 750 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 1987 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 24 L |
