1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1968 Steyr Haflinger 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 44 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1968 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Abarth | Steyr |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
