2006 Toyota Camry vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 41 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 740 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Camry | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 24 L |
