1999 Renault Avantime vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1999 Renault Avantime is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Avantime (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 725 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, 1999 Renault Avantime (255 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Avantime | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Renault | Trabant |
| Model | Avantime | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
