1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 1502 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 1502. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 1502 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 24 L |
