1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 1010 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Lamborghini |
| Model | Bianchina | Espada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
