1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Minor weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 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 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1951 Morris Minor | |
Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
Model | Bianchina | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |