1999 AC Ace vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Ace weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 AC Ace 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 1999 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | AC | Trabant |
| Model | Ace | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 24 L |
