1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1964 BMW 700
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 is newer by 4 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 700 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1964 BMW 700 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Spider Riviera | 700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |