1991 Audi S2 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1991 Audi S2 is newer by 35 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 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi S2 (216 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi S2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi S2 weights approximately 570 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, 1991 Audi S2 (309 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi S2 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | S2 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
