1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1944 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1944 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1944 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1944 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Spider Riviera | 202 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1944 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |