1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 70 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. Both 1958 Trabant P 70 and 1957 Trabant P 70 are equipped with a 690 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 22 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Trabant P 70 (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Trabant P 70 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | P 70 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
