1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1426 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Trabant P 601 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Trabant | Honda |
| Model | P 601 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2775 mm |
