1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | AC | Autobianchi |
Model | Greyhound | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 22 L |