1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 675 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Spider Riviera | 208 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71 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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 74 L |