1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 18 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 240 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, 1976 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mazda |
| Model | Bianchina | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
