1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 566 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 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
