1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera and 1959 MG MGA were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG MGA weights approximately 290 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, 1959 MG MGA (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA 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 | 1959 MG MGA | |
Make | Abarth | MG |
Model | Spider Riviera | MGA |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |