1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 840 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid 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 | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
