1991 Honda Accord vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 34 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 150 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Accord | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |
