1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1959 Abarth 2200
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera and 1959 Abarth 2200 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,160 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 480 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1959 Abarth 2200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2160 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73.5 mm |
| 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
