1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 750 kg more than 1966 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 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
