1994 Citroen AX vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen AX weights approximately 53 kg more than 1967 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, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | AX | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
