1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 593 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Trabant P 601 (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fiat 500 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 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1968 Trabant P 601 (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Fiat | Trabant |
Model | 500 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 24 L |