1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 29 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 562 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Trabant |
| Model | 75 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
