1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1958 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 144 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Berkeley Foursome (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1958 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Autobianchi | Berkeley |
Model | Bianchina | Foursome |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |