1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini and 1957 Riley Pathfinder were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 875 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Renault | Riley |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 59 L |
