1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 628 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Bianchina | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
