1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1300 | Spider Riviera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
