1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Exige weights approximately 170 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige 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 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | Spider Riviera | Exige |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |