1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1979 Fiat 133
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 20 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), 1979 Fiat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 133 weights approximately 220 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, 1979 Fiat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1979 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 133 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
