1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 21 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, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 206 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa 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 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
