1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1948 Citroen 11
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1948 Citroen 11 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | Spider Riviera | 11 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |