1955 Trabant P 70 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 50 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 1,390 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 259 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1390 cc |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1109 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
