2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 411 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Trabant |
| Model | Corvette | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
