1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 41 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1955 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1955 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | BMW | Riley |
Model | 3.3 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 59 L |