1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 36 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 555 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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Autobianchi | TVR |
| Model | Bianchina | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
