1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Abarth 750 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 750 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
