1995 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 503 kg more than 1966 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 (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 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 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Accord | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
