1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
Model | Bianchina | 1400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |