1951 Riley RM A 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 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 300 kg more than 1951 Riley RM A.
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:
1951 Riley RM A | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Riley | Riley |
Model | RM A | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |