1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 54 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 720 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 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 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Trabant | BMW |
| Model | P 50 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
