1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 844 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 79 L |
