1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1969 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Packard |
| Model | Bianchina | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 77 L |
