2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 37 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1775 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 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Suburban | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 24 L |
