1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 41 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 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (222 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 577 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (311 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 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 | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |
