1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 1033 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 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2815 mm |
