1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 78 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
Model | Corvette | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 Weight | 1457 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |