1995 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 750 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Honda | Trabant |
Model | Accord | P 601 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |