1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 BMW 2002 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1968 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 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Bianchina | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 46 L |
