1955 Trabant P 70 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Trabant P 70 | 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
