1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Autobianchi |
Model | Giulietta | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 22 L |