1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 864 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 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1969 Fiat 130 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 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Spider Riviera | 130 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |