1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1375 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 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Trabant |
| Model | V8 Vantage | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 24 L |
