2006 Kia Optima vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Kia Optima 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Optima (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Optima weights approximately 1154 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 Kia Optima (199 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Optima | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Kia | Trabant |
| Model | Optima | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
