1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1976 Audi 80
To start off, 1976 Audi 80 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 80 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Trabant P 70 | 1976 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Trabant | Audi |
| Model | P 70 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
