1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1963 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 655 kg more than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley Pathfinder | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Riley | Triumph |
| Model | Pathfinder | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
