1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 646 kg more than 1960 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 1600 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80.5 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 | 890 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |