1980 Audi Sport vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 536 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | Sport | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
