2007 Honda Element vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 41 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1335 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 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Element | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 24 L |
