1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 943 kg more than 1967 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Trabant |
| Model | Intrigue | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
