1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 9 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 990 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 410 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |
