1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2009 Maybach 62

To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 2245 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 843 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2009 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Abarth Spider Riviera 2009 Maybach 62
Make Abarth Maybach
Model Spider Riviera 62
Year Released 1959 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 785 cc 5513 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 62.5 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 610 kg 2855 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 6170 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 3830 mm


 

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