2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2004 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 47 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 765 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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse (311 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | LaCrosse | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |
