1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 33 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 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti 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 60 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Daihatsu Opti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Trabant |
| Model | Opti | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
