1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 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 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 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 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 404 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
