1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 13 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 786 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
