2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 42 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 670 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Altezza | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
