1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 40 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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, 2000 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster 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 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Abarth | Smart |
Model | Spider Riviera | Roadster |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 832 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |