1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1960 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
Model | DB4 | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 22 L |