1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 33 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Caterham | Trabant |
| Model | Super 7 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
