1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1957 Fiat 600 (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
