2003 Honda That vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Honda That is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda That weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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 That (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1964 Trabant P 601 has manual transmission. 1964 Trabant P 601 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda That | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | That | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2030 mm |
