1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 39 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), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1244 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 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Abarth | Jeep |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
