1987 Mazda 626 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1987 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 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 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | 626 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
