1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 36 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Caterham |
| Model | Bianchina | 7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
