1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 132 kg more than 1962 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, 1958 Renault Dauphine (45 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm). This means 1958 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
| Model | Bianchina | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
