1998 Honda Civic vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Civic | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2030 mm |
