2003 Audi A3 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2003 Audi A3 is newer by 35 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 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A3 (246 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A3 weights approximately 1265 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.
Because 2003 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Audi A3 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | A3 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3188 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 24 L |
