1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 1000 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |