1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 33 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 390 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Abarth | Italdesign |
Model | Spider Riviera | Nazca |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |