1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 455 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 Chevrolet Cruze (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Trabant | Chevrolet |
| Model | P 70 | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1797 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2685 mm |
