1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 595 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |