1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1994 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1994 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Seat Toledo (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Seat Toledo weights approximately 580 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.
Because 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Seat Toledo (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1994 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Seat |
| Model | Bianchina | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |
