1957 Toyota Corona vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1957 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Toyota Corona (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 110 kg more than 1955 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, 1957 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Corona | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Corona | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
