1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Smart Fortwo weights approximately 210 kg more 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Abarth | Smart |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 33 L |
