2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 908 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Viper 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 2004 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Viper | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
