1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 776 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (31 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bianchina | 250 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 31 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
