1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 3,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 (172 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. 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 Beijing BJ 2021 (297 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Beijing | Trabant |
| Model | BJ 2021 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3962 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2030 mm |
