2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2093 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Land Rover | Trabant |
Model | Defender | P 601 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 24 L |