1964 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Riley |
Model | Bianchina | 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 35 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |