1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | Spider Riviera | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 45 Nm |
| 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 Length | 3640 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
