1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1976 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 120 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 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 | 1976 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | Spider Riviera | A 110 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |