1959 Trabant P 70 vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 53 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 890 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Trabant | Buick |
Model | P 70 | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2837 mm |