1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Trabant P 70 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
