1993 Honda Accord vs. 1963 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Trabant Universal. (23 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 Trabant Universal. 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, 1993 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Trabant Universal. (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1963 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Accord | Universal |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
