1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 680 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 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 70 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2712 mm |
