1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Porsche 356 (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Trabant |
| Model | 356 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2390 mm |
