1996 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 40 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 70 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Morgan | Trabant |
| Model | Plus 4 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
