2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 282 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 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Morgan | Trabant |
| Model | Aero 8 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
