1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
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, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (34 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bianchina | Minica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
