1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 450 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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Maserati |
| Model | Bianchina | 450 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 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 | 470 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
