1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 30 (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 30 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 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, 1955 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Austin | Autobianchi |
| Model | A 30 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
