1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 51 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 415 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
Model | P 70 | Polo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 689 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |