1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1995 Toyota Venture is newer by 35 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 730 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.
Because 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture 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 | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Spider Riviera | Venture |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |