1961 Trabant Universal vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1961 Trabant Universal 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 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1961 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Trabant Universal | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | Universal | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 44 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
