1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 585 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 1900 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |