2008 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 330 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 24 L |
