1966 Honda S600 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Honda S600.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Trabant P 70 (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Honda S600 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | S600 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
