1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 22 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 500 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, 1978 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 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 | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
