1954 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 43 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Riley Pathfinder | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Riley | Chevrolet |
Model | Pathfinder | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |