1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1989 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Colt is newer by 30 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Colt (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 525 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.
Because 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Plymouth Colt (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1989 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Plymouth |
| Model | Bianchina | Colt |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2400 mm |
