1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1954 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 335 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.
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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | Spider Riviera | 100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |