1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1204 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Avanti |
| Model | Bianchina | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3400 mm |
