1990 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 411 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.
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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Civic | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2030 mm |
