1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1967 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1967 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 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 1,964 cc, 1967 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 330 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1967 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
