1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 990 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 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
