2003 Honda Fit vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Fit | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
