1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Trabant Universal
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 750 and 1961 Trabant Universal were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Trabant Universal weights approximately 131 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750.
Because 1961 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Trabant Universal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1961 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | Universal |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
