1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 480 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | Spider | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
