1981 Opel Rekord vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 435 kg more than 1981 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Opel Rekord | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Rekord | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |