1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 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 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 470 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Subaru | Trabant |
| Model | Legacy | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
