1989 Fiat Croma vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1989 Fiat Croma is newer by 30 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Croma (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Croma weights approximately 520 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, 1989 Fiat Croma (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Croma | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | Croma | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
