2004 Buick Regal vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2004 Buick Regal is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 700 kg more than 1955 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 Regal (305 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | Regal | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
