1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 41 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 835 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, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (106 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport 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. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | Spider Riviera | EV Sport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 398 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
