2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 47 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 285 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, 2005 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | Panda | P 50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2030 mm |
