1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 855 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 Dodge Caravan (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Caravan | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2390 mm |
