2009 Audi A3 vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 43 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 weights approximately 280 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.
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, 2009 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | A3 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 24 L |
