1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Renault Floride is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Renault Floride (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Floride weights approximately 290 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, 1962 Renault Floride (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
| Model | Bianchina | Floride |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
