1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1967 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 7 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 914 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 | 1967 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Spider Riviera | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |