1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fiat |
| Model | Bianchina | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2350 mm |
