1996 Honda NSX vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 755 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.
Because 1996 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | NSX | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2030 mm |
