1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1958 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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 1900 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
