1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | 156 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
