1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 26 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 669 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 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Trabant |
| Model | Prowler | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 24 L |
