1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 40 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Fusca 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 | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
