1976 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 820 kg more than 1976 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Toyota |
| Model | Bianchina | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2700 mm |
