1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 270 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, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bianchina | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
