1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Innocenti Mini (36 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 140 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.
Because 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Innocenti Mini (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Innocenti |
| Model | Bianchina | Mini |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2150 mm |
