1997 Dodge Dakota vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1997 Dodge Dakota is newer by 39 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 680 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, 1997 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Dakota | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Dakota | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
