2006 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Civic | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
