1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 390 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Spider Riviera | 1900 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |