2001 Honda Insight vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 35 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 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Insight weights approximately 231 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Insight | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
