1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 8 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 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 765 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Marcos | Riley |
Model | 1800 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |