1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 11 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 546 cc (2 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 65 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Minica (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bianchina | Minica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
