1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 48 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1410 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3710 mm |
