1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 600 (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 600 weights approximately 50 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, 1958 Trabant P 50 (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 600 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
