1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 760 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Bianchina | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
