1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 57 L |
