1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1959 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (13 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Because 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Autobianchi Bianchina (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Citroen |
| Model | Bianchina | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 13 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
