1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 51 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Abarth | Tata |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Nano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
