2006 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 859 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Accord | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2030 mm |
