1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 52 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S40 weights approximately 489 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, 2009 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 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 | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
