1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 750 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 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Trabant |
| Model | 420 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
