1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 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, 1959 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 600 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| 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 | 585 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
