1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Riley Pathfinder | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Riley | Riley |
| Model | Pathfinder | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 31 L |
