1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 970 kg more than 1957 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Trabant |
| Model | SL | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
