1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1966 Trabant P 601 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 595 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Because 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Trabant |
| Model | Bianchina | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 24 L |
