1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Trabant P 50 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Trabant | Honda |
Model | P 50 | Pilot |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2774 mm |