1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1983 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 25 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 70 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, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | Ritmo | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
