1956 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 636 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
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 Riley Pathfinder | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Riley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | 181 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
