1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Lotus | Riley |
Model | Esprit | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |