1953 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 59 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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Riley Pathfinder | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Riley | Honda |
| Model | Pathfinder | Insight |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
