1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 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 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 500 weights approximately 6 kg more 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, 1973 Fiat 500 (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 519 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
