1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 539 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Trabant P 601 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Trabant | Honda |
| Model | P 601 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 50 L |
