1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 689 cc (2 cylinders), 1956 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Trabant P 70 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Trabant | Honda |
| Model | P 70 | Today |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
