1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1974 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 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Morgan |
Model | Bianchina | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |