2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 395 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Corolla | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 24 L |
