1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 220 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, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle (89 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm). This means 1954 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bianchina | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2410 mm |
