2006 BMW 523 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 1185 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 523 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 499 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2030 mm |
