1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 53 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo S40 (241 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
