1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 55 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 620 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Trabant | Suzuki |
| Model | P 70 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
