1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1959 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 491 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Steyr 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 16 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500.
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 Steyr 500 (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Steyr 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Steyr |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
