1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 29 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Nova (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Nova should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Nova.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Vauxhall Nova (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Nova 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 | 1987 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Trabant | Vauxhall |
| Model | P 70 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
