1970 Datsun 100A Cherry vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 50 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Datsun | Trabant |
| Model | 100A Cherry | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2030 mm |
