1988 Renault 21 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 23 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 490 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, 1988 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 21 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Renault | Trabant |
| Model | 21 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2030 mm |
