1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1970 Honda S600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S600 weights approximately 157 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, 1970 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Honda |
Model | Bianchina | S600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 35 L |