1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 498 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 52 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
Model | 500 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |