1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 6 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 22 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Dauphine. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
