2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Accent (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 421 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Accent (132 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Trabant |
| Model | Accent | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 24 L |
