1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 210 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Spider Riviera | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |