1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 432 kg more than 1961 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, 1949 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
| Model | Bianchina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
