2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 42 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 588 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Opel | Trabant |
| Model | Corsa | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 24 L |
