2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 572 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Colorado | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 24 L |
