1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1958 Austin A 95 and 1958 Trabant P 70 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 95 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
