1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Omega weights approximately 636 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, 1988 Opel Omega (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Opel |
| Model | Bianchina | Omega |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2740 mm |
