1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 750 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |