1956 Trabant P 70 vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1963 ZAZ Jalta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 ZAZ Jalta (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 ZAZ Jalta should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Trabant P 70 | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Trabant | ZAZ |
| Model | P 70 | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 689 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2030 mm |
