1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 42 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1250 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram 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 | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Trabant | Dodge |
| Model | P 70 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
