1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1960 Austin A 90 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Austin A 90. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 90 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |