1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Skylark weights approximately 575 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.
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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | Skylark | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2030 mm |
