1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 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 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 410 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, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | RX-7 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2030 mm |
