1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1956 Fiat 1400 and 1956 Trabant P 70 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 315 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Fiat | Trabant |
Model | 1400 | P 70 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |