1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 11 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 855 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Moretti | Riley |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 120 mm |
| 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 | 680 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |
