1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 Daihatsu Compagno were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 797 cc, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 265 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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bianchina | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
