1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 9 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 125 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
