1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 50 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 2009 BMW X5 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, 2009 BMW X5 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, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2009 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2009 BMW X5 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Spider Riviera | X5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2940 mm |