1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 56 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), 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Elantra 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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra 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 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Trabant | Hyundai |
| Model | P 70 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
