1979 GMC Jimmy vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1979 GMC Jimmy is newer by 20 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 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Jimmy | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | GMC | Trabant |
| Model | Jimmy | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
