1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 17 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 787 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Spider Riviera | Monza |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |