1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 775 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider Riviera | 240 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |