1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 16 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 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 133 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 160 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 54 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | 133 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
