1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 961 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Alpine | Riley |
Model | A 110 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 575 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |