1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 600 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Abarth 600 (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 600 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 22 L |
