1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1996 Fiat 126
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 37 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 704 cc (2 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 126 (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 126 weights approximately 175 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, 1996 Fiat 126 (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1996 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 126 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 25 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
