1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1963 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 400 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 Vauxhall VX4 (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall VX4 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 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | Spider Riviera | VX4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |