1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1960 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1960 Trabant Universal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1960 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Trabant P 70 | 1960 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | P 70 | Universal |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2030 mm |
