1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 50 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
