2006 Audi TT vs. 1959 Trabant P 70

To start off, 2006 Audi TT is newer by 47 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 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 615 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, 2006 Audi TT (282 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi TT 1959 Trabant P 70
Make Audi Trabant
Model TT P 70
Year Released 2006 1959
Engine Size 1786 cc 690 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 225 HP 22 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 282 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3500 RPM
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 3750 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2390 mm