1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 616 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2640 mm |
