1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1960 Seat 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 598 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1960 Seat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Seat |
Model | Bianchina | 600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |