1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 797 cc, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 290 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, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bianchina | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
