2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 49 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 969 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Lumina | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2030 mm |
