1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1994 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 35 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 920 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 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
