1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Trabant |
| Model | 100 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
