2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 38 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1250 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 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Trabant |
| Model | Korando | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2030 mm |
