1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1969 Moretti SS
To start off, 1969 Moretti SS 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 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Moretti SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Moretti SS (51 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Moretti SS should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Moretti SS weights approximately 90 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 Moretti SS (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Moretti SS 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 | 1969 Moretti SS | |
Make | Abarth | Moretti |
Model | Spider Riviera | SS |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 63.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |