1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1964 Trabant P 601 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 865 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Jeep | Trabant |
| Model | Station Wagon | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2030 mm |
