1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1973 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 13 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 395 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1973 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider Riviera | Vega |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |