1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 535 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
| Model | Bianchina | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2530 mm |
