1960 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1978 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Newport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1222 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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1978 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Chrysler |
| Model | Bianchina | Newport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3020 mm |
