1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1954 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 209 kg more than 1951 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Riley Pathfinder 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 1954 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15, 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Citroen | Riley |
Model | 15 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |