1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa weights approximately 83 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Abarth | Autobianchi |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |