1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 716 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (330 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S60 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 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 70 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
