2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 44 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 582 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 495 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Trabant |
| Model | Carrera GT | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
