1955 Trabant P 70 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 58 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 611 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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2803 mm |
