1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 32 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 550 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Lotus |
| Model | Bianchina | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
