1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Trabant |
| Model | Charade | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
