2007 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1955 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 330 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
