1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is newer by 50 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1352 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, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Multivan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3010 mm |
