1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 660 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Autobianchi |
| Model | Spider | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
