1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe 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 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe weights approximately 500 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 RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe 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 RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Spider Riviera | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
