1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1953 Fiat 1100 and 1953 Riley Pathfinder were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 705 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 1100 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
