1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 22 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Trabant P 70 (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 500 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2390 mm |
