1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1130 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bianchina | Impala |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3100 mm |
