Vespa MP6 vs Vespa MP5 Paperino (1946)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa MP6stacks up against the Vespa MP5 Paperino. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa MP6Vespa MP5 Paperino
Model year19461943
Price
Engine98 cc98 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires4-8 / 4-8 4-10 / 4-10

Vespa MP6 vs Vespa MP5 Paperino — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa MP6 and the Vespa MP5 Paperino usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa MP6 brings 3 hp, while the Vespa MP5 Paperino counters with 3 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: