1974 Renault 12 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 16 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 12 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Renault | Trabant |
| Model | 12 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |
