2004 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 495 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.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Honda | Trabant |
Model | Civic | P 601 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 24 L |