1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 38 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 890 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Buick | Trabant |
Model | Park Avenue | P 70 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |