1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 495 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 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | Spider Riviera | Leopard |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |