1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1968 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 505 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, 1968 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Bianchina | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2650 mm |
