1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, 2004 Volvo V50 is newer by 46 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 580 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, 2004 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 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 | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
