1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Fiat Dino
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Fiat Dino were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 900 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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | Dino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
