1957 Trabant P 70 vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1962 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 56 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Trabant P 70 | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Trabant | Triumph |
| Model | P 70 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |
