1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 518 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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 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 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
| Model | Bianchina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2470 mm |
