1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. Both 1959 Abarth 500 and 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina are equipped with a 479 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 500 (20 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500.
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, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
Model | 500 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |