1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1989 Holden Camira
To start off, 1989 Holden Camira is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Camira (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Camira weights approximately 440 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.
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, 1989 Holden Camira, 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, 1989 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1989 Holden Camira 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. 1989 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1989 Holden Camira | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | Spider Riviera | Camira |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |