1957 Toyota Corona vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1957 Toyota Corona and 1957 Trabant P 70 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Corona | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Corona | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| 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 | 55 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 |
