1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1978 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 930 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, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1978 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bianchina | Nova |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2830 mm |
