2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Land Cruiser | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 24 L |
