2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 47 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 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 398 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (151 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Jazz | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
