1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1957 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Riley Pathfinder | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Riley | Fiat |
Model | Pathfinder | 130 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |