1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 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 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 500 (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 32 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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, 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina (34 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 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 | 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 500 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| 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 | 468 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
