1956 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 53 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. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 206 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Riley Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1956 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1956 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Riley Pathfinder | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Riley | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Prius |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |