2006 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 607 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. 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 Pontiac Vibe (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Trabant |
| Model | Vibe | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
