1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 1068 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 Volvo XC60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2774 mm |
