1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1980 Lada S
To start off, 1980 Lada S is newer by 21 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada S weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1980 Lada S | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | Spider Riviera | S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |