1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1965 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1965 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 930 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.
Because 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1965 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Citroen |
| Model | Bianchina | DS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 43 L |
