1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 766 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Bristol |
Model | Bianchina | 406 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 81 L |