2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 585 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 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 De Tomaso Guara. 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 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Trabant |
| Model | Guara | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
