1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Felicia 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 280 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, 1963 Skoda Felicia (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Felicia 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 | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | Spider Riviera | Felicia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1089 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 | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |