1974 Opel Admiral vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 17 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Opel Admiral.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Admiral | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Admiral | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
