1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 600 (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 600 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
