1956 Porsche 550 A vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1956 Porsche 550 A and 1956 Riley Pathfinder were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 931 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Porsche 550 A | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Porsche | Riley |
| Model | 550 A | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2860 mm |
