1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Datsun 1000
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Datsun 1000 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Datsun 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Datsun 1000 (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Datsun 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Datsun 1000 weights approximately 125 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 Datsun 1000 (84 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Datsun 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Datsun 1000 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Datsun |
| Model | Bianchina | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
