1998 Nissan Crew vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 625 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 1998 Nissan Crew 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 1998 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Crew | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Nissan | Trabant |
| Model | Crew | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2030 mm |
