2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 810 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.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Porsche | Trabant |
| Model | 911 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 473 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
