1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1971 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
Model | Bianchina | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |