1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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.
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1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Spider Riviera | 625 F1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |