1992 Toyota Starlet vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1992 Toyota Starlet is newer by 36 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Starlet (78 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Starlet | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Starlet | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
