1976 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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, 1957 Steyr 500 (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Steyr 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Steyr |
| Model | Bianchina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
