1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 2300 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
