1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 1138 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari 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 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Abarth | GMC |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
