1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 800 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Blazer | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2030 mm |
