1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1962 Vauxhall VX4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 335 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, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Vauxhall |
Model | Bianchina | VX4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |