1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, 2000 Volvo S40 is newer by 44 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S40 (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S40 weights approximately 480 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, 2000 Volvo S40 (298 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 2000 Volvo S40 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 | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
