1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Mayflower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Mayflower should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 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, 1949 Triumph Mayflower (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Mayflower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Triumph |
| Model | Bianchina | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
