1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 268 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider Riviera | GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 58.8 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 | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
