1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 37 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 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 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 | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
| Make | Trabant | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | P 70 | 33 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 1351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
