1957 Riley Pathfinder vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 55 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, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 385 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.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley Pathfinder | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Riley | Tata |
| Model | Pathfinder | Safari |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
