1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 53 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 50 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
