1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 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 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Corvette | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
