2008 Honda Fit vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 330 kg more than 1955 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | Fit | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
