1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | 75 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
