1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Autobianchi | De Tomaso |
| Model | Bianchina | Guara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
