1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 46 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 870 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, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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 | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Trabant | Vauxhall |
| Model | P 70 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
