1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 451 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 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Trabant | Mazda |
| Model | P 70 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2639 mm |
