2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 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 1,137 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 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 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Caterham | Trabant |
Model | 7 | P 601 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |