1999 BMW 750 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 41 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 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 1208 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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
