1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 468 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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider Riviera | SSR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91.4 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 | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
