1975 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1986 Hyundai Excel
To start off, 1986 Hyundai Excel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Hyundai Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Hyundai Excel (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Hyundai Excel should accelerate faster than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Hyundai Excel weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Hyundai Excel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Hyundai Excel (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Hyundai Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1986 Hyundai Excel | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Hyundai |
| Model | Bianchina | Excel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2390 mm |
