1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1959 Trabant P 70 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 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, 1946 Triumph Roadster (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Trabant P 70 | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Trabant | Triumph |
| Model | P 70 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
