1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 1600 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
