1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 24 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley Pathfinder | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Riley | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
