1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | GAZ | Trabant |
| Model | M-20 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2030 mm |
