1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 390 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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bianchina | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
