1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 170 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | Giulietta | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2030 mm |
