1964 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, both 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina and 1964 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Renault 8 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Renault 8 (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
Model | Bianchina | 8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2280 mm |