1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 511 kg more than 1982 Fiat 131. 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | 131 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
