1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 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 25 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Riley Pathfinder | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Carina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |