1996 BMW 740 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1955 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 740 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
