1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1959 MG MGA is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG MGA weights approximately 410 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, 1959 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Autobianchi | MG |
| Model | Bianchina | MGA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
