1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 1132 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
Model | Bianchina | Century |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2870 mm |