1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 11 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 510 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Bianchina | Touring |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2510 mm |
