2008 Honda Element vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Element | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
