1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1963 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Publica (29 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Publica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Toyota Publica (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Publica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
