1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1960 Fiat 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
