1960 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morgan 4 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1960 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, 1958 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morgan |
| Model | Bianchina | 4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
