1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, both 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1968 Vauxhall Viva were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 425 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 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bianchina | Viva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
