1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 396 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Wartburg |
| Model | Bianchina | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 43 L |
