1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 480 kg more than 1964 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Prelude | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
