2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1958 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 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
| Model | 612 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2390 mm |
