1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 DAF 44
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 844 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 DAF 44 (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 DAF 44 weights approximately 155 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, 1966 DAF 44 (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 DAF 44 | |
Make | Autobianchi | DAF |
Model | Bianchina | 44 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2260 mm |