1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1960 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, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Abarth | GAZ |
| Model | Spider Riviera | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
