1996 Audi A6 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 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, 1996 Audi A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | A6 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 24 L |
