1976 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 18 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Fiat 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, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 22 L |
