1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 585 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Nissan |
| Model | Bianchina | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2680 mm |
