1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Mitsubishi 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 34 kg more than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
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, 1967 Mitsubishi 500 (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mitsubishi 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2070 mm |
