1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 36 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 38 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 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 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | Spider Riviera | 21 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79 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 | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |