1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 262 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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
Model | Bianchina | Minor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 22 L |