1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 BMW 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 600 (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 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, 1957 BMW 600 (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Bianchina | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
