1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 540 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.
Because 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1993 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
Model | Spider Riviera | Neon |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |