1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1122 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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Trabant | SsangYong |
| Model | P 70 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
