1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 430 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Lancia |
| Model | Bianchina | Appia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 42 L |
