1988 Porsche 944 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 506 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Trabant |
| Model | 944 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
