1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 600 (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 600 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
