1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. Both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1966 Fiat 500 are equipped with a 499 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 22 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1966 Fiat 500 (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
