1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 15 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1367 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Pontiac |
| Model | Bianchina | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2950 mm |
