1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 697 cc, 1959 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 100 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, 1959 BMW 700 (52 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm). This means 1959 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Bianchina | 700 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2130 mm |
