1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1970 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | DB4 | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 22 L |
