2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mini | Trabant |
| Model | Cooper | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
