1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 12 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 DAF 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 DAF 66 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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, 1972 DAF 66 (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 DAF 66 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 | 1972 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |
