1989 Audi 200 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1989 Audi 200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 200 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 200 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 Audi 200 (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 200 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | 200 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
