1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 296 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde 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 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | Spider Riviera | Aronde |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |