1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT weights approximately 206 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, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT 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 | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Spider Riviera | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76 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 | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
