1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1963 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 Subaru 360. 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, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Subaru |
| Model | Bianchina | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
