1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1957 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 176 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | A 90 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
