1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, both 1967 Abarth 1300 and 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (34 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
| Model | 1300 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 499 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
