1953 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 26 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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:
| 1953 Riley Pathfinder | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Pathfinder | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
