1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 38 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 57 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Donkervoort |
Model | Bianchina | D8 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2310 mm |