1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 1110 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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bianchina | 280 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
