1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 38 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 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 682 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Volkswagen |
Model | Bianchina | W12 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 5584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |