1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | RX-7 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
