1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 6 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 2300 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |