2005 Audi RS6 vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 39 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 1200 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.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | RS6 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 24 L |
