1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1959 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Autobianchi | Riley |
Model | Bianchina | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |