1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 389 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
Model | 2600 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |