2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 841 kg more than 1959 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Charger | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2390 mm |
