1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 MG Midget were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 MG Midget weights approximately 235 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 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Autobianchi | MG |
Model | Bianchina | Midget |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |