1984 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1984 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 25 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (115 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 715 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, 1984 Jeep Cherokee (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Jeep Cherokee | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Jeep | Trabant |
| Model | Cherokee | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
