1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1969 TVR Vixen 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Vixen (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Vixen weights approximately 128 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 TVR Vixen (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Vixen 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 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
