1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 415 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, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bianchina | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
