1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cherry is newer by 17 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Bianchina | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2400 mm |
