1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1975 Alpine A 442
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 15 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 442 weights approximately 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1975 Alpine A 442 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | Spider Riviera | A 442 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 9900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |