1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 26 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Bitter |
| Model | Bianchina | Type III |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
