1975 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Bianchina | 520 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
