1959 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 760 kg more than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. 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.
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1959 Cadillac Biarritz | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Cadillac | Riley |
Model | Biarritz | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |