1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 748 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2820 mm |
