1986 Fiat 126 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 950 kg more than 1986 Fiat 126. 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, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat 126 | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 126 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 182 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 | 585 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |