1986 BMW 735 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 30 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 740 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 735 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
