1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Riley |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
