1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1956 Trabant P 70

To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 690 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 1956 Trabant P 70
Make Oldsmobile Trabant
Model Eighty-Eight P 70
Year Released 1996 1956
Engine Size 3791 cc 689 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 22 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 3750 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2390 mm


 

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