1995 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 37 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 730 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2390 mm |
