1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 975 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 700 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Abarth | Riley |
| Model | 700 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |
