1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 16 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 1,271 cc, 1975 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Familia weights approximately 190 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, 1975 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Familia 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 | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
