1984 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Honda | Trabant |
Model | Civic | P 601 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 24 L |