2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 913 kg more than 1968 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, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Trabant |
| Model | Grand Prix | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 24 L |
