2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Trabant |
| Model | Solstice | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2030 mm |
