1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1964 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Austin | Autobianchi |
| Model | A 40 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 22 L |
