1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1957 Trabant P 70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 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, 1952 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 40 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
