1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 241 kg more than 1968 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 Renault Floride (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
Model | Bianchina | Floride |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 519 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 29 L |