1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1974 Lada S
To start off, 1974 Lada S is newer by 14 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada S weights approximately 390 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1974 Lada S | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | Spider Riviera | S |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |