1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1955 Chevrolet Corvette and 1955 Trabant P 70 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 377 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
Model | Corvette | P 70 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |