1953 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 47 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 815 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Riley Pathfinder | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Riley | Westfield |
| Model | Pathfinder | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
