1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 575 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 1600 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
