1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 50 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 471 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Trabant Volkswagen
Model P 70 Golf
Year Released 1956 2006
Engine Size 689 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 22 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1321 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2520 mm


 

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