2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 41 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 579 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.
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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Cordoba | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Seat | Trabant |
Model | Cordoba | P 601 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2030 mm |