1974 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 19 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 1,962 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda RX-3 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | RX-3 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2390 mm |
