1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 34 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 565 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Spyker |
| Model | Bianchina | C8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 100 L |
