1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 635 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Trabant |
| Model | 512 BBi Turbo | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
