1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 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 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 240 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, 1983 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 323 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 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 323 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
