1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1956 AC Ace
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 284 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace 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 | 1956 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Ace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
