1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 600 (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 165 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 Fiat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (31 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 31 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
