1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 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 19 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 385 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Riley Pathfinder | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Riley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Pathfinder | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
