2004 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | AC | Autobianchi |
| Model | Aceca | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
