1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 515 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Trabant P 50 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Trabant | Toyota |
| Model | P 50 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
