1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 483 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 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Trabant |
Model | Starfire | P 70 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |