1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1951 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 940 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 Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2919 mm |
