1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, both 1958 Porsche 356 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 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Porsche 356 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Porsche | Trabant |
| Model | 356 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2030 mm |
