1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1956 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. Both 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C and 1956 Riley Pathfinder are equipped with a 2,443 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 14 kg more than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 6C | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |