1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 Fiat 500 are equipped with a 499 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 18 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. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500.
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 Autobianchi Bianchina (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
Model | Bianchina | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
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 | 18 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 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 | 560 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 22 L |