1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 581 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (27 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Autobianchi |
| Model | Giulietta | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 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 | 1071 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1850 mm |
