1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 1 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 35 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
