1976 Suzuki LJ 50 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Trabant |
| Model | LJ 50 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2390 mm |
