1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1969 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 350 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.
Because 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1969 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Autobianchi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Bianchina | Colt |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2360 mm |