1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Fiat | Trabant |
Model | 1100 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |