1987 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1987 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat Ritmo (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 225 kg more than 1967 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 Fiat Ritmo (87 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Ritmo | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | Ritmo | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
