1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 23 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 160 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Trabant | Nissan |
| Model | P 70 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
