1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 1530 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. 1966 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Buick Electra | |
Make | Autobianchi | Buick |
Model | Bianchina | Electra |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 6572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3210 mm |