1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1960 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera and 1960 DKW Munga were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 980 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 DKW Munga weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 1960 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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 | 1960 DKW Munga | |
Make | Abarth | DKW |
Model | Spider Riviera | Munga |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |