1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 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 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 981 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.
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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Trabant |
| Model | Seville | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 24 L |
