1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1520 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |
