2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 51 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 1060 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar S-Type | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Trabant |
| Model | S-Type | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2030 mm |
