1959 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 47 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 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 877 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, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Pontiac |
| Model | Bianchina | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 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 | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |
