1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (67 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 940 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.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Land Rover |
| Model | Bianchina | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2780 mm |
