1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1254 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | V8 Volante | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1950 mm |
