1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 22 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 57 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
