1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1981 Citroen LN
To start off, 1981 Citroen LN is newer by 22 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen LN weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1981 Citroen LN | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Spider Riviera | LN |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
