2005 Audi RS6 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | RS6 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
