1953 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1995 Rover 416i
To start off, 1995 Rover 416i is newer by 42 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 416i (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 416i should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Rover 416i.
Because 1953 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 1953 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 416i, 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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 416i. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 416i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Riley Pathfinder | 1995 Rover 416i | |
| Make | Riley | Rover |
| Model | Pathfinder | 416i |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
