1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 710 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Spider Riviera | 530 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |