1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 19 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 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 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Spider Riviera | 929 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |