1971 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 526 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Porsche |
Model | Bianchina | 912 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2280 mm |