1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 24 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 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 896 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 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 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 308 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
