1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 39 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1580 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Trabant |
| Model | Silver Spirit | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2390 mm |
