1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 355 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Autobianchi | Morgan |
Model | Bianchina | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |