1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 38 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 832 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Today |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 832 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
