1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 926 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Austin | Autobianchi |
| Model | 3-Litre | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 22 L |
