1959 Aston Martin DB4 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 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 751 kg more than 1963 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 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
Model | DB4 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1850 mm |