1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1971 Fiat 128 is newer by 16 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 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 128 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 30 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 128 | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 128 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2390 mm |
