1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 1400 (43 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 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, 1952 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 1400 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
