1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 57 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 415 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Trabant | Mini |
Model | P 70 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 689 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2547 mm |