1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 55 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 847 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Trabant | Aston Martin |
| Model | P 70 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2741 mm |
