2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 46 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 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Trabant |
| Model | Charade | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2390 mm |
