1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 440 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 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Trabant | Kia |
| Model | P 70 | Forte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2649 mm |
