1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 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 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 850 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
