1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 452 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
Model | Bianchina | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
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 | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 61 L |