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 |