2001 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 44 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 240 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, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Prizm | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
