1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 4 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1959 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
| Model | 330 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
