1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 52 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 1,968 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 448 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |
