1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 404 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 455 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.
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1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Spider Riviera | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |