1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 735 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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Rover |
| Model | Bianchina | P6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2630 mm |
