1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 710 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4. 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Morgan 4 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Morgan | Riley |
| Model | 4 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
