1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 700 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Bristol |
| Model | Bianchina | 406 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 81 L |
