1971 Renault 10 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Renault 10.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Renault | Trabant |
| Model | 10 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
