1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1975 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,588 cc, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 255 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 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
