1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2002 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2002 GAZ 3110 is newer by 42 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), 2002 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 790 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, 2002 GAZ 3110 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3110 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 | 2002 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Abarth | GAZ |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
