1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2003 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 44 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 545 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, 2003 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 2003 Vauxhall Agila (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2003 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bianchina | Agila |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
