1975 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 19 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 310 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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Trabant |
| Model | 260 ZX | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
