1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 1240 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Trabant | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | P 50 | CLS |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2875 mm |