1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1953 Riley RM A
To start off, 1955 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 300 kg more than 1953 Riley RM A.
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:
1955 Riley Pathfinder | 1953 Riley RM A | |
Make | Riley | Riley |
Model | Pathfinder | RM A |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |