1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 630 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, 1994 Toyota Carina, 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Spider Riviera | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |