2005 Saturn Relay vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (201 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 1088 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 Saturn Relay (298 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Relay | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Saturn | Trabant |
| Model | Relay | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
