1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 22 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 1280 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Astro | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
