1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Abarth 750 (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
