1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1997 Tata E
To start off, 1997 Tata E is newer by 42 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, 1997 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 165 kg more than 1997 Tata E.
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, 1997 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Riley Pathfinder | 1997 Tata E | |
Make | Riley | Tata |
Model | Pathfinder | E |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |