1998 Citroen XM vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1998 Citroen XM is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen XM weights approximately 665 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, 1998 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen XM | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | XM | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 24 L |
