1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 54 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 687 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, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Trabant | Hyundai |
| Model | P 70 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
