1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1280 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bianchina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
