1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1229 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 50 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2835 mm |
