1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 20 kg more than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Camaro | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 182 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |