1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 47 kg more than 1969 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 Dauphine (45 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (31 Nm). This means 1959 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Renault |
| Model | Bianchina | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 31 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
