1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 460 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
