1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lotus Seven weights approximately 5 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Autobianchi | Lotus |
Model | Bianchina | Seven |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 34 L |