1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 132 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Renault Dauphine (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
| Model | Bianchina | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
