2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 696 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 115 kg more than 1956 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 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Smart | Trabant |
| Model | Roadster | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
