1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 13 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 1,166 cc, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 146 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
