1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic 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 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Trabant | Honda |
| Model | P 70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
