1955 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 47 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 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 255 kg more than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Because 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Riley Pathfinder | 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
