1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 359 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lancia | Riley |
| Model | 037 Rallye | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 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 | 1176 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 59 L |
