1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 47 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 960 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 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 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Spider Riviera | M3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |