1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley Pathfinder | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Riley | Smart |
| Model | Pathfinder | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
