1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 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 Austin A 55 (68 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Austin | Autobianchi |
Model | A 55 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 36 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |