1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1956 AC Aceca
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 Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca 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.
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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca 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 Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | Spider Riviera | Aceca |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
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 | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
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 | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |