1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1974 Fiat 128 is newer by 18 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 45 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 716 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 128 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
