1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (34 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Autobianchi | Lancia |
Model | Bianchina | Appia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |