1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 34 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 955 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | Spider Riviera | Statesman |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |