2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 783 kg more than 1958 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Subaru | Trabant |
| Model | Legacy | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2390 mm |
