1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 10 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 510 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, 1969 Volvo P 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 1800 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 | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | Spider Riviera | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |