1958 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, both 1958 BMW 600 and 1958 Trabant P 50 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 BMW 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 600 (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 50 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1958 BMW 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Trabant P 50 (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | 600 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
