1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1955 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Trabant P 70 (22 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 500 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
