1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1958 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | Lagonda | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1850 mm |
