1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | Lagonda | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| 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 | 301 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1850 mm |
