1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 is newer by 40 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 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1004 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 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 | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 50 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
