1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, 2010 Citroen C4 is newer by 54 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), 2010 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C4 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C4 weights approximately 482 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, 2010 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 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 | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Trabant | Citroen |
Model | P 70 | C4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 689 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |