1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1617 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 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Land Rover |
| Model | Bianchina | Defender |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 93 L |
