1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 27 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 890 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
