1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 1994 Volvo 460
To start off, 1994 Volvo 460 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 460 (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 460 weights approximately 240 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, 1994 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Trabant P 70 | 1994 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
