1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Spider Riviera | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |