1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1970 Abarth 595
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 11 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 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1970 Abarth 595 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 595 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
