2012 Audi A3 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A3 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1955 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, 2012 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A3 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | A3 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2390 mm |
