1953 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1962 Tatra T603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 65 kg more than 1962 Tatra T603. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Riley Pathfinder | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Riley | Tatra |
| Model | Pathfinder | T603 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
