1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 500 weights approximately 20 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, both vehicles can yield 36 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 37 L |
