1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Trabant P 70 (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Trabant |
| Model | Bianchina | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2390 mm |
