2003 Audi A6 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70

To start off, 2003 Audi A6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A6 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1956 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, 2003 Audi A6 (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Audi A6 1956 Trabant P 70
Make Audi Trabant
Model A6 P 70
Year Released 2003 1956
Engine Size 1799 cc 689 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 149 HP 22 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3750 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2390 mm