1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 226 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 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
| Model | Bianchina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2190 mm |
