1972 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 920 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mazda |
| Model | Bianchina | 929 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2720 mm |
