1990 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 835 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Jeep | Trabant |
| Model | Cherokee | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 24 L |
