1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 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 148 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 156 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 119 L |
