1961 Austin 7 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin 7 (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Austin 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Austin 7 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | 7 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2390 mm |
