1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 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 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 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, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bianchina | Minica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
