1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 52 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 900 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Trabant Mitsubishi
Model P 50 Colt
Year Released 1958 2010
Engine Size 499 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 18 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 650 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 3370 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2500 mm