1972 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Toyota Corona (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 400 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
Model | Bianchina | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |