2005 Honda Life vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 39 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 175 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.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life 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, 2005 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Life | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2030 mm |
